Rooming During LS

During Leadership Seminar, attendees will be paired with members of other chapters as roommates. For some, this might be stepping out of your comfort zone but don’t worry! This blog post is aimed at calming any potential fears you have about rooming and roommates.



LS is the perfect time to make new friends from
all over the continent!



First of all you have to remember, you’re rooming with another ADPi. As members, we all share the common bond of sisterhood. Plus, it’s tons of fun to hear about chapters from other parts of the country run. Maybe your roomie’s chapter is small and your’s large? Maybe they have deferred recruitment. These differences is what makes it fun, to gain a new perspective.

There’s going to be so much to do, you’ll barely be in the room! The days are jam packed with sessions and there is always something fun planned for the night, I bet the room will remain empty for large parts of the day.

Be sure to reach out and connect with sisters in you
sessions.

One of the best things about LS is that it’s in the summer so no homework and studying in the room that might have happened during DLC, or at least no unopened text books taking up space on the night table.

Just remember everyone is here for the same reason, to learn and grow into a better leader and a better person. There’s no need to focus on the small stuff, just think about everything you’re going to learn at LS.

Here are some last minute tips to help keep peace in the hotel room.



Who's the diva who brought all
these bags?


Pack light- with multiple people sharing a small hotel room, space is tight and no one wants to be the diva with multiple suitcases overfilling the closet. Pack only what you will need for this weekend trip and try to bring the smallest suitcase you have (still leaving room for some Gift Mart goodies!)

Keep an Open Mind- Sisters will be traveling from all over the United States and Canada to attend LS. We might all be different but sisterhood is something we all share. Let’s all remember to keep an open mind and get to know each other.

Bring a Power Strip- with cell phone charges, laptop cords, hair straighteners and  curling irons, it could be an all out war for control of the few plugs. Become the #1 roomie by bring a power strip if you can. It’s not scientifically proven but I bet more outlets with create happier roommates.

Are you nervous or excited to room with someone new? Tell us below in the comments!



What to Pack for Leadership Seminar

Leadership Seminar is under three weeks away and many of you are probably starting to wonder what to pack for the weekend.

Resort Casual attire is appropriate for all events and meals at The Adelphean Compass and IMPACT Alpha Delta Pi. That means slacks, casual skirts, capris or cropped pants paired with appropriate tops, sweater sets or blouses are suggested. District Team or chapter polo shirts or t-shirts are acceptable but please leave the shorts, jeans and tank tops in your hotel room.  

What to pack for LS by alphadeltapi featuring j crew pants

You are encouraged to dress comfortably, be ready to learn and prepared to enjoy all of the activities of the 2012 summer meetings. The hotel meeting rooms tend to be a bit cool, so bring a light jacket or sweater.

The temperature in Georgia in June averages in the high 80s during the day, so be prepared for warm weather, and dips to the mid-to-low 60s at night. Atlanta also normally faces moderate to high humidity so be ready to fight some hair frizz! 

Don’t Forget!

• Bring extra money for Gift Mart and the vendor fair. A good tip would be to leave some room in your suitcase for some new goodies.
•  Extra chapter t-shirts if you’re an Adelphean Compass participant.
• A powerstrip to accodomdate hotels with limited electrical outlets (thanks to our Panhellenic sisters, Zeta Tau Alpha, for the tip!)
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

Do you have your outfits already planned? Have any good packing tips to share? Leave them in the comments section!